RN Charge Nurse (Day Shift/Sunday Only)

The Goodman Group and Affiliates•PORTLAND, OR

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) Charge Nurse provides high-quality, holistic nursing care in accordance with professional nursing standards and applicable health care regulations. The role leads or directs licensed and non-professional staff in delivering resident care and support functions at West Hills Health & Rehabilitation, a 113-bed skilled nursing community serving residents receiving skilled nursing rehabilitation, long-term care, and respite care. This position is scheduled for Sundays only, on the day shift, for 12 hours. The RN conducts nursing operations, supports resident admissions and care planning, administers medications, maintains clinical documentation, communicates with residents, families, health care providers, and staff, and helps ensure safe and sanitary care environments. The position oversees nursing unit work and coordinates with the Director of Nursing, although CNAs and caregivers do not directly report to the RN. The role may involve exposure to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals. Physical duties include walking long distances, standing for extended periods, repetitive movement, working on one's feet for 8–12 hours with minimal breaks, and lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds at times. Cognitive duties include working independently, communicating clearly, and using general computer skills.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Hold a current, unencumbered, active RN license in the applicable state and maintain good standing throughout employment, with no disciplinary action in effect against the professional license.
Be able to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies and personnel, and the public.
Be capable of working with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people.
Communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Walk long distances and stand for extended periods.
Perform repetitive movements, including CPR compressions and bagging.
Be able to stand, walk, and work on one's feet for 8–12 hours at a time with minimal breaks.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
Be able to push and pull up to 50 pounds at times.
Execute tasks independently and express oneself clearly and effectively.
Have general computer literacy.

Nice To Haves

One year of nursing experience in home care, assisted living, or a long-term care facility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct daily nursing functions in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, and guidelines for long-term care and assisted living communities.
Ensure assigned nursing personnel follow written policies, procedures, and the safety program.
Admit, transfer, and discharge residents, documenting the care and services provided.
Participate in orienting new residents and family members to the facility.
Make rounds with health care providers as needed.
Use nursing personnel according to resident care plans, service plans, and health care provider orders.
Complete daily clinical and environmental rounds, evaluate resident care, and report significant events.
Address issues with residents and families and report significant issues to the supervisor.
Participate in facility inspections when requested by management.
Carry out assigned clinical programs, which may include dementia, wound care, quality assurance, infection control, or admissions.
Complete initial assessments and assist with or develop interim care and service plans.
Update, review, and transcribe care plans, including goals, problems, approaches, and revisions based on nursing needs and new provider orders.
Assist with service plans as directed by the Director of Nursing.
Communicate with health care providers about treatment plans, orders, and progress notes in accordance with established policies.
Review medical records for treatments, medication orders, diets, and laboratory work to support implementation and follow-up.
Arrange diagnostic and therapeutic services as ordered by health care providers and in accordance with established procedures.
Communicate department policies and procedures to personnel, residents, and visitors.
Provide written and oral shift reports to nursing management about changes in resident condition and other shift activities.
Complete resident accident and incident reports and submit them to the Director of Nursing.
Complete assessments and required medical record documentation, ensuring it is clinically accurate and follows policy.
Provide resident and family information for care conferences and other meetings.
Report discrepancies in provider orders, diet changes, charting, or other documentation to the supervisor.
Review interdisciplinary team documentation and progress notes to determine whether care and service plans are being followed, and report concerns.
Inform nursing personnel about new admissions and residents' care needs, ensure rooms are ready, and greet newly admitted residents.
Notify the resident's attending health care practitioner and family when the resident's condition changes.
Help arrange resident transportation and third-party services.
Prepare and administer medications ordered by the health care provider.
Maintain adequate supplies of floor-stock medications, medical supplies, and equipment, and report needs to the supervisor.
Review medication administration records for completeness and accurate transcription of provider orders, and report concerns.
Dispose of drugs and narcotics in accordance with established requirements and procedures.
Supervise the nursing unit to ensure personnel perform assignments according to acceptable nursing standards.
Work with the Director of Nursing to address staff performance issues, including issues that may lead to termination.
Review complaints and grievances and work with the Director of Nursing on plans of action and resolution.
Make protective equipment available to staff.
Maintain nurses' stations, medication preparation rooms, resident rooms, and treatment areas in a clean and sanitary condition.
Recommend nursing department equipment and supply needs to the Director of Nursing.
Maintain adequate on-site stock of medications, medical supplies, and equipment to meet residents' needs.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.